The British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) has announced the world premiere of Eden Tredwell’s New Music Theatre Award-winning The Glamification of Loki in London this summer.
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British Youth Music Theatre – The Power of Camelot
The Power of Camelot, performed by the British Youth Music Theatre, was reviewed at the at the Northcott Theatre, Exeter. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a highly successful new musical with fine performances from all the young cast.
British Youth Music Theatre – Wonderland in Alice
Wonderland in Alice, performed by the British Youth Music Theatre, was reviewed at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ It is a unique reimagining that fuses music and movement to offer a contemporary insight into the endlessly relatable journey of finding and embracing your true self.
BYMT announces Grace Mouat as patron during 20th anniversary gala
At the 20th anniversary gala celebrating BYMT (British Youth Music Theatre) it was announced that BYMT alumna and West End performer Grace Mouat is the company’s new patron.
Line-up for BYMT gala show confirmed
The British Youth Music Theatre’s (BYMT) has confirmed the full line-up for its 20th anniversary gala event at London venue The Other Palace on 8 July 2024.
Newsfeed: Rehab The Musical, Musical Con, The Choir of Man’s Christmas EP and more
Following a sold-out, critically acclaimed debut run at The Playground Theatre in 2022, Rehab The Musical will return to London early next year to play new venue Neon 194.
BYMT New Music Theatre Award 2024 open for applications
Musical theatre creators under the age of 30 have until 16 October 2023 to apply for the 2024 BYMT New Music Theatre Award.
BYMT’s production of Angry Salmon heads to the Bridewell Theatre in August
New British musical Angry Salmon by Jordan Paul Clarke is making its London debut this summer. BYMT’s production is swimming into London’s Bridewell Theatre from 4-6 August 2023 (press night is 4 August).
Lewis Cornay wins 2023 New Music Theatre Award
The British Youth Music Theatre, in partnership with the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich, have announced Lewis Cornay as the winner of the 2023 BYMT New Music Theatre Award.
BYMT New Music Theatre Award 2023 – 14 November deadline approaches
Musical theatre creators under the age of 30 have until 14 November 2022 to apply for the 2023 BYMT New Music Theatre Award.
BYMT’s musical version of Educating Yorkshire is set to be a must-see show
A must-see new show inspired by the BAFTA-winning iconic documentary series Educating Yorkshire is heading to the Square Chapel Arts Centre in Halifax from 5-7 August 2022. British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) is bringing to life a musical theatre version of the famous documentary series in their exhilarating and must-see new show Educating Yorkshire – […]
Dreaming about kick-starting your career and making great friends? BYMT Musical Theatre Summer Camps could be perfect for you
“A BYMT Summer Camp is first and foremost a great way to meet new friends while doing something you love” – Pete Gallagher British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT), the UK’s leading musical theatre organisation for young people, is running seven fun-filled open-access musical theatre summer camps designed to give young people aged 11-17 a taster […]
Meet the fearless young performers of roller derby in British Youth Music Theatre’s new musical Hot Wheels
Hot Wheels, a new, bold and empowering musical celebrating dashing roller derby culture, is being performed by British Youth Music Theatre at the Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax from 23-24 April 2022. British Youth Music Theatre’s young, exceptionally talented and fearless cast is fully ready to storm the stage of the Square Chapel Arts Centre […]
You could play a part in British Youth Music Theatre’s wonderfully creative summer season 2022
After two years of isolation and cancellations during the pandemic, theatres are finally coming back to life and start planning for the future. In this context youth theatres are also working as proactively as ever to provide young performers with the kind of social, educational and creative activities they have been lacking for many months. […]
Where it all starts: Follow the likes of Ed Sheeran, Christopher Tendai and Grace Mouat by auditioning for BYMT
UK’s Number One Artist of the Decade Ed Sheeran recently released his fourth studio album and it has become immensely popular all over the world. Way before he gained such recognition and rose to the top of his industry, Ed started looking for ways to express his creativity. One of Ed’s attempts to gain knowledge […]
Get a real taste of what it’s like to be a musical theatre performer: BYMT’s National Auditions go on tour in 2022
Great news for young people dreaming of being on stage, preparations are now well under way for the British Youth Music Theatre’s National Audition Tour, taking place in January and February 2022 and visiting 15 different cities across the UK and Ireland. Every year BYMT, the leading youth musical theatre organisation for young people, auditions […]
‘All you have to do is be you’: British Youth Music Theatre’s National Auditions return in early 2022
“I would tell anyone I know to audition for British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT). I know it can be scary but trust me, you will have the time of your life. Everyone is so supportive and uplifting and it is brilliant to do a production with everyone who wants to be there just as much […]
Why The Whales Came – Theatre Royal Plymouth
Why The Whales Came at The Drum, Theatre Royal Plymouth. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Thanks to the global pandemic and all the long-standing restrictions that came with it, young performers edging their way into the theatre world have taken many a knock back. However, with theatres up and down the country […]
Meet the people behind British Youth Music Theatre’s latest Dance Connection project Ministry of Truth
“I cannot thank BYMT enough for igniting my love for dance… With the help of all the cast and creatives I was pushed and my confidence soared.” Those are the words of 19-year-old Karl Johnston from Antrim in Northern Ireland who is taking part in Ministry of Truth, British Youth Music Theatre’s latest Dance Connection show, […]
Eleven musicals feature in British Youth Music Theatre’s Summer Season 2021
British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT), the UK’s leading musical theatre company for young people, has announced its 2021 season of summer performances: live in-person productions of 11 musicals presented across the country from 5-29 August 2021. The line-up includes brand new pieces about the earliest known female football team in England and the baby simulators […]
Transatlantic choir features on charity love letter to musical theatre
A 90-strong transatlantic virtual choir has been assembled to celebrate the magic of musical theatre in a charity video recording. Featuring members of the British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT), The Hollywood Film Chorale, The Pinewood Singers and West End musical performers, the recording of original song ‘Imagine A World That Didn’t Sing’ is now available […]
